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Gwendolyn Craig

Gwen is an award-winning journalist covering environmental policy for the Explorer since January 2020. She is a member of the Legislative Correspondents Association of New York. Gwen has worked at various news outlets since 2015. She has a master's degree in journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Contact her at (518) 524-2902 or [email protected]. utm_source=explorer&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=author_bi">Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.

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Residents sue APA, Forestport quarry owner

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack White Lake Association and Protect the Adirondacks are suing the Adirondack Park Agency and a quarry owner.

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Reservations to High Peaks gateway resume May 1

By Gwendolyn Craig

AMR parking permit system enters its second year

UPDATE: Missing High Peaks hiker found deceased

By Gwendolyn Craig

State officials said a Connecticut man, who went missing after hiking in the Adirondack Park's High Peaks, was found dead Friday morning.

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State leaders seek funding for climate institute 

By Gwendolyn Craig

Deeper Adirondacks exposure for lawmakers sparks plan to invest in future environmental 'champions' with the Timbuctoo climate institute

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Solar arrays, cell tower challenge APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Board members voice concerns about aesthetics, impacts

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ORDA highlights support for Whiteface trail expansion plan

By Gwendolyn Craig

Proposal adding and widening ski trails at Whiteface Mountain heads to Adirondack Park Agency public comment.

Two proposed RV parks near Great Sacandaga Lake concern neighbors

By Gwendolyn Craig

Two RV park proposals for the south end of Great Sacandaga Lake are getting plenty of feedback from neighbors.

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Group pushes state to undo a snowmobile trail

By Gwendolyn Craig

Protect the Adirondacks is angling to get the state to close certain snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Park.

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ADK and NYC chapter reach tentative $50,000 breakup 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The New York City Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club plans to resolve litigation and disassociate from the parent organization.

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Ticonderoga to add fourth solar installation

By Gwendolyn Craig

Should all projects come to fruition, Ticonderoga will have installations generating 32.5-megawatts of solar power.

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